ShaftComposer: Isaac Hayes Though Gordon Parks’ film remains a soul classic, Isaac Hayes’ soundtrack has enjoyed a life far beyond the cinema screen. Hayes initially hoped to win the title role in the movie, but with Richard Roundtree already cast, the legendary musician had to make do with a cameo role and scoring duties. As runners-up prizes go, it wasn’t half bad – hisensuing double album rocketed up the charts and the main Shaft theme has become one of the most recognisable in cinema history. And no discussion of Shaft is complete without a shout out to Curtis Mayfield’s Super Fly, which followed in 1972 attached to the film of the same name and essentially launched the idea of a soul concept album.

Assault on Precinct 13..?? seriously..??
i can agree on Carpenter's Halloween music, but, Assault..?? what about De Palma's Carrie..?? the memorable score's recently been used in tv's American Horror Story, WHICH should say something bout its legacy.
and Get Carter..?? where's Rocky Horror Picture Show..?? Dirty Harry? SUPER FLY..?? The Deer Hunter or Midnight Express..or how about the original ALIEN..?? LOVE STORY...?? c'mon...there're TOO MANY more deserving MISSING here. More